VT Pond Hockey Championship Divisions

Open Division:The Open A / B Division is for the competitive high school, league or recreational player, and is open to men and women 21 and older. You can have up to six players on a team, but only four players on the ice at a time. Each team is guaranteed four round-robin games (weather permitting), and the opportunity to qualify for the medal round and win either the coveted Open ‘”A” Golden Sap Bucket Trophy or the Open “B” Golden Sap Bucket Trophy.

40+ Division:The 40+ division is for men and women age 40 and older (born February 1, 1979 or earlier). You can have up to six players on a team, but only four players on the ice at a time. Each team is guaranteed four round-robin games (weather permitting), and the opportunity to qualify for the medal round and win the coveted Golden Sap Bucket Trophy.

50+ Division:The 50+ division is for men and women age 50 and older (born February 1, 1969 or earlier). You can have up to six players on a team, but only four players on the ice at a time. Each team is guaranteed four round-robin games (weather permitting), and the opportunity to qualify for the medal round and win the coveted Golden Sap Bucket Trophy.

League Division:The League Division is for those who play in a league and are looking for lighter competition, and is open to men and women age 21 or older. You can have up to six players on a team, but only four players on the ice at a time. Each team is guaranteed four round-robin games (weather permitting), and the opportunity to qualify for the medal round and win the coveted Golden Sap Bucket Trophy.

Pond Division:The Pond Division is strictly for recreational players who have no formal league or school experience. The Pond Division is open to men and women 21 and older. You can have up to six players on a team, but only four players on the ice at one time. Each team is guaranteed four round-robin games (weather permitting), and the opportunity to qualify for the medal round and win the coveted Golden Sap Bucket Trophy.

* Depending on the number of teams that signup for the 50+ and Pond Divisions, consolidations of divisions may need to occur. Every effort will be made to place teams in appropriate groupings based on your team level of play. We will make those final determinations based on your responses on the registration form, and in consultation with your team captain.

Levels of Play are defined as follows:

Pond – recreational player, no formal league or school experience

League – regular league play

HS – advanced player – played on High School Team

College+ – highly advanced player – played on college or semi-pro team

** Individuals are also welcome to register and will be placed on a team based on your “level of play”